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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.48, 330.42 and 141.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.48, 330.42 and 141.20 is: 194.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.48 : 330.42 = 141.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.48/330.42 = 141.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.48x = 330.42 × 141.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.48x = 46,655.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,655.30/239.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.82

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